Native species
5Species naturally occurring in Cyprus — best adapted to local climate and soil.
Edible for food + foraging
50Plants with edible parts documented in Cyprus. Always identify positively before harvest.
Medicinal traditional + clinical
19Species with documented medicinal applications. See individual plant profiles for evidence + safety.
Introduced naturalized + cultivated
45Non-native species established in Cyprus. Some are valuable; some are invasive. Check each plant's notes.
Frequently asked
How many plants are documented in Cyprus?
79 speciess — 34 native and 45 introduced. Of these, 79 are edible and 25 have medicinal uses.
What edible plants grow wild in Cyprus?
Common edible species include Amaranthus campestris, Amaranthus graecizans, Amaranthus polystachyus, Azarole, Barnyard Millet. See the Edible section above for the full list.
What medicinal plants grow in Cyprus?
25 medicinal plants catalogued for Cyprus, including Amaranthus graecizans, Azarole, Black Mustard, Black Poplar, Chinese Artichoke.
How is "native" vs "introduced" determined?
Status comes from TDWG botanical regions via Trefle. Native = naturally occurring there; introduced = brought in by humans, sometimes invasive. Both can be useful, but native species are typically the best fit for local conditions.
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